Is it clear that the lesson addresses both important content and scientific practices?
No. While the students do engage with phenomena, it is not clear that they are supposed to be investigating something.
Instructional Activities
What science practices are required?
Though the learning performances suggest that students will be collecting data, the activities seem to be following a procedure and recording observations.
How are the science practices supported?
The lab sheet is a step by step procedure. How will you support students thinking like chemists?
How are the science practices assessed?
I agree with your rationale that there is more to inquiry than questions and answers. Two questions that I would have for you are: (1) Do you provide enough support for your students thinking through their experiment before they try it? and (2) Do you think that your students will be trying to answer a question or merely following your procedure during the lab?
Inquiry Lesson Feedback: Steve C
Evaluated by: Jay F.Score: 8/10
Standards / Learning Performances
Is it clear that the lesson addresses both important content and scientific practices?
No. While the students do engage with phenomena, it is not clear that they are supposed to be investigating something.
Instructional Activities
What science practices are required?
Though the learning performances suggest that students will be collecting data, the activities seem to be following a procedure and recording observations.How are the science practices supported?
The lab sheet is a step by step procedure. How will you support students thinking like chemists?
How are the science practices assessed?
I agree with your rationale that there is more to inquiry than questions and answers. Two questions that I would have for you are: (1) Do you provide enough support for your students thinking through their experiment before they try it? and (2) Do you think that your students will be trying to answer a question or merely following your procedure during the lab?